D5 Render 2024 in Review

The Year of AI and Innovation

As 2024 wraps up, we can’t wait to look back at the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together.
From game-changing AI integrations to growing our global community,
this year has been all about empowering creators like you to bring bold ideas to life.
We couldn’t have done it without you – thank you for being part of this journey!
Here’s what we’ll be covering in this year’s review.

Highlights of D5 Render

Updates and breakthroughs
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Key Milestones

Facilitate easy access for your students with a simplified EDU license application process, saving time and effort
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Our Global Presence

Events & new offices & connections worldwide
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What’s Next?

A sneak peek at 2025
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Your Voice Matters

Take a quick survey
(Everyone wins a prize!)
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Shaping the Future of Real-Time Rendering

This year, D5 Render continued to lead the charge in real-time rendering innovation,
with cutting-edge tools and features tailored for AEC professionals

8 AI-Powered Features

As the first rendering software to introduce AI to the AEC industry, D5 now leads the way with a suite of 8 advanced AI features.
As AI adoption accelerates — used by over 60% of architecture firms — one in five D5 users relies on our built-in tools like AI Enhancer, saving time and streamlining workflows.

75+ New Updates in 3 Releases

Effortless Scene Creation

Tools like Scatter to automate scene population in seconds.

Designed for Designers

Curated presets to simplify workflows and enhance creativity.

Animation Made Easy

From an improved video editor to camera movement templates and phasing animation, storytelling is now dynamic and cinematic.

1300+ New Assets with 6 Collections

# Most Used Models
Ilex vomitoria 03
Miscellaneous Trees 16
Autumn Trees 02
# Top New Particle
Volumetric lighting with Tyndall Effect enabled
# Most Popular HDRI
Midday 02
# Hidden Gems
Procedurally-generated vine

And More

Spanish option for D5
Support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.0 & 3.5
1st rendering software to support generating and sharing Gaussian Splatting files
See how creators from around the world are using D5 to redefine what’s possible.

Milestones We’re Proud Of

2024 was a year of growth, recognition, and industry impact. Here’s what we accomplished together

2,000,000+ Users

Streamlining workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities for designers everywhere.

800K Followers

Building a vibrant global community across social platforms. Stay connected!

5100+ Universities

Inspiring the next generation of designers to innovate with D5 for Edu, including Harvard University, UC Berkeley, National University of Singapore, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

No. 1 on G2

Ranked #1 across all G2 categories for Architecture and 3D Rendering Software

The Work We Power

Religious Architecture Winner in 2024 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards
Sagrada Familia Parish by ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Popular Choice Winner in 2024 Architizer A+Awards
Red Box by Mix Architecture
We’re also honored to be trusted by some of the most innovative firms in the industry.
Today, 8 of the world’s 10 largest architecture firms use D5 to deliver innovative designs with unmatched efficiency.
Discover how industry leaders are leveraging D5 Render in their projects

Events That Brought Us Closer

This year, we connected with creators and professionals worldwide through a variety of events
June 4, Taipei
Computex 2024(with NVIDIA & Intel)
June 5, Washington
AIA24
June 10, Chicago
Neocon 24
Jul. 31, Seoul
Korea Build
Sep, Warsaw
International Architecture Fair
Sep. 4, Singapore
Bex Asia
Oct. 15, San Diego
Autodesk University
Nov. 11, Las Vegas
3D Basecamp
Nov. 28
Bangkok University Workshop

Expanding Our Global Reach
New Offices, Bigger Teams

In 2024, we took major steps to grow our presence and better serve users worldwide.

Grew our team by 25%, bringing together talent from 10 countries to build a diverse, global culture.

Achieved a total of 8 global offices, strengthening our ability to work more closely with AEC professionals and 3D artists.
Expanded our reseller network by 30+ partners, making D5 more accessible across the globe.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we gear up for the new year, we’re setting our sights on being the industry’s leading all-in-one solution, empowering even more creators with the tools they need to bring their visions to life.  Here's what to expect

The Ultimate AI Workflow

We’re taking AI integration to the next level, delivering smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools to push creative boundaries even further.

Enhanced Real-time Rendering

Delivering even faster, better-quality rendering results.

Localized for You

Expanded language support, localized assets, and tailored features to serve users in every region.

Your Voice Matters

Your input is invaluable — share your thoughts to help us shape the products, resources, and community that matter most to you!
Take just 3 minutes to complete our survey and get a 1-month PRO subscription—guaranteed!
Thank you for being part of an incredible year.
Here’s to another year of innovation, growth, and inspiration—together.

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